Two doctors have said social gatherings including communions have led to Donegal’s Covid spike saying people had “let their guard…
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A young Raphoe lad whose parents were told he would never have a ‘normal’ life after losing both legs to…
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HealthLead StoriesNews
32 Donegal doctors call for Yes vote in abortion referendum
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoIn an open letter to the people of Donegal, 32 Donegal doctors are calling for a Yes vote in the…
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Abortion is not a solution – 19 Donegal GPs urge ‘no’ vote
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoA group of 19 Donegal-based doctors have asked voters to vote ‘no’ in the eighth amendment referendum. The doctors have…
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Lead Stories
Donegal doctors grouping back ‘No’ campaign in 8th Amendment Referendum
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoA group of Donegal doctors have come out strongly on the side of the ‘no campaign’ in the forthcoming 8th…
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Medical Matters – Dealing with Sleeping Problems
by Scally McDaid Roarty 7 years agoContinuing our very popular series, Medical Matters, well-known GP Ciaran Roarty, deals with the issue of sleep of lack of…
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Medical Matters – Why we get heartburn and what to do about it
by Scally McDaid Roarty 8 years agoContinuing our medical column, this week Dr Ciaran Roarty of Scally/McDaid Medical Practice discusses acid reflux which is the main…
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CourtsNews
Drink-driving cases being struck out because doctors not filling in paperwork properly
by Staff Writer 8 years agoA leading Donegal Judge has said a high proportion of alleged drink-driving cases are being struck because local doctors are…
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HealthNewsPolitics
IMO: “Doctors do not want to take industrial action but will be forced to do so”
by Elaine McCallig 8 years agoThe Irish Medical Organisation (IMO), which represented 3,000 non-consultation hospital doctors (NCHDs), are considering striking if the ‘living-out allowance’ is…
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HSE MUST REVIEW RECRUITMENT PROCESS AS €6M SPENT ON HOSPITAL ON AGENCY STAFF – BROGAN
by Stephen Maguire 10 years agoThe whole area of recruitment of junior doctors and consultants at Letterkenny General Hospital must be reviewed, says Cllr Ciaran…
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There were smiles all ’round when three Donegal medical students officially became doctors this week. Dr Rhea O Regan, Fahan,…
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IT’S the best news from Spain yet – teenager Oisin Merritt is showing new incredible signs of recovery. The Finn…
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HealthNews
DONEGAL DOCTORS TO HOLD MEETING ABOUT ‘CRISIS’ IN GENERAL PRACTICE
by Stephen Maguire 11 years agoDoctors from Donegal will meet in the Abbey Hotel in Donegal town this Monday to protest at the lack of…
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HealthNews
DOCTORS GET LETTERS WARNING THEM OF SEVERE STAFF SHORTAGES IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
by Stephen Maguire 11 years agoDoctors across Donegal have been sent letters warning them of serious staffing shortages within the county’s mental health service. The…
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HealthNews
DOCTORS BAN INFANTS FROM DRINKING TAP WATER IN GAOTH DOBHAIR OVER HEALTH FEARS
by John2 11 years agoDRINKING water is so bad in Gaoth Dobhair that doctors are recommending that parents no longer give it to young…